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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NASDAQ:COST - Nasdaq - US22160K1051 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

1035.03  +0.2 (+0.02%)

After market: 1035.85 +0.82 (+0.08%)

COST Quote, Performance and Key Statistics

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP

NASDAQ:COST (2/21/2025, 9:09:00 PM)

After market: 1035.85 +0.82 (+0.08%)

1035.03

+0.2 (+0.02%)

Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS SubIndustryConsumer Staples Merchandise Retail
Statistics
52 Week High1078.23
52 Week Low697.27
Market Cap459.45B
Shares443.90M
Float442.88M
Yearly Dividend20.41
Dividend Yield0.43%
PE60.78
Fwd PE50.74
Earnings (Next)03-06 2025-03-06/amc
IPO12-05 1985-12-05


COST short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of COST in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 5 10 15

COST long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of COST in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 20 40 60 80 100

The current stock price of COST is 1035.03 USD. In the past month the price increased by 9.86%. In the past year, price increased by 40.26%.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP / COST Daily stock chart

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About COST

Company Profile

COST logo image Costco Wholesale Corp. engages in the operation of membership warehouses through wholly owned subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington and currently employs 333,000 full-time employees. The firm buys the majority of its merchandise directly from suppliers and route it to cross-docking consolidation points (depots) or directly to its warehouses. The company operates 891 warehouses, including 614 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 108 in Canada, 40 in Mexico, 35 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom, 19 in Korea, 15 in Australia, 14 in Taiwan, seven in China, five in Spain, two in France, and one each in Iceland, New Zealand and Sweden. The company also operates e-commerce sites in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Australia. The firm provides wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services.

Company Info

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP

999 Lake Dr

Issaquah WASHINGTON 98027 US

CEO: W. Craig Jelinek

Employees: 316000

Company Website: https://www.costco.com/

Investor Relations: https://investor.costco.com/

Phone: 14253138100

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP / COST FAQ

What is the stock price of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP today?

The current stock price of COST is 1035.03 USD. The price increased by 0.02% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP stock?

The exchange symbol of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP is COST and it is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.


On which exchange is COST stock listed?

COST stock is listed on the Nasdaq exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP stock?

45 analysts have analysed COST and the average price target is 1060.47 USD. This implies a price increase of 2.46% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 1035.03. Check the COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP worth?

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) has a market capitalization of 459.45B USD. This makes COST a Mega Cap stock.


How many employees does COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP have?

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) currently has 316000 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) stock?

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) has a support level at 958.75 and a resistance level at 1056.63. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of COST support and resistance levels.


Is COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) expected to grow?

The Revenue of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) is expected to grow by 6.88% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the COST EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) stock pay dividends?

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) has a dividend yield of 0.43%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 20.41. Check the full fundamental report for a detailed analysis of COST dividend history, reliability and sustainability.


When does COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) report earnings?

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) will report earnings on 2025-03-06, after the market close.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST)?

The PE ratio for COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) is 60.78. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 17.03 and the current share price of 1035.03 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for COST.


What is the Short Interest ratio of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) stock?

The outstanding short interest for COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST) is 1.33% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the COST short interest.


COST Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to COST. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, COST is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 87.75% of all stocks.


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COST Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to COST. COST scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock.


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COST Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months COST reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 17.03. The EPS increased by 16.09% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 2.93%
ROA 10.32%
ROE 30.98%
Debt/Equity 0.23
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%12.85%
Sales Q2Q%7.53%
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.35%

COST Ownership and Analysts

ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 79% to COST. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 45 analysts.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 12.35% and a revenue growth 6.88% for COST


Ownership
Inst Owners71.85%
Ins Owners0.17%
Short Float %1.33%
Short Ratio2.94
Analysts
Analysts78.67
Price Target1060.47 (2.46%)
EPS Next Y12.35%
Revenue Next Year6.88%